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Where music managers and self-managed artists connect & grow with the best in the music industry.
BONUS: Artist Management School ($1,499) FREE with VIP Memberships
BONUS: The Artist Management Toolkit ($297) FREE with Base Memberships
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Learn From Superstar Artist’s Teams
From Major Label A&R to Tour Managers and everyone in between, who work with artists, brands, and music companies such as:
Speakers pictured: (L) Samantha Cox, Sean Taylor, (R) Kappy, Nick Sadler, Shawn Thompson
Artists
Alicia Keys
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Dolly Parton
Guns N’ Roses
Lady Gaga
Luke Combs
Lynrd Skynrd
Morgan Wallen
Skrillex
Taylor Swift
The Rolling Stones
+ many more.
Pictured: Samantha Cox (Publisher: Halsey, Lady Gaga, Bebe Rexha) and Sean Taylor (Marketing: Warner Music, 24kGoldn, Macy Gray)
BRANDS
Armani
Coca-Cola
Fossil
HBO
Hyundai
Jaguar
John Lennon Menswear
McDonald’s
NFL
Nissan
Taco Bell
+ more
Pictured: Kappy (Manager: Luke Combs), Nick Sadler (A&R: Skrillex, The Prototypes), Shawn Thompson (Entertainment Attorney: Lynyrd Skynyrd, St. Vincent, Bassnectar)
MUSIC COMPANIES
AEG
Billboard
BMI
Songwriters Hall of Fame
SONY Music
SoundCloud
The Recording Academy
The Windish Agency
Universal Music
Warner Music Group
WME
+ more
What members are saying:
Managing an artist’s career just got easier
MAKE YOUR ARTIST’S DREAMS COME TRUE. BECOME HIGH DEMAND.
With the most important training, templates, & mentorship you need to manage artists’ tours, recordings, marketing, money; and a professional artist management operation.
Monthly Grammy Level Expert Master Classes
Super-charge your music industry expertise.
Each month attend a LIVE Q&A Master Class with a Grammy-level guest expert, speaking on a specific topic such as:
- Playlist Promotions
- Increasing Revenue
- Facebook Ads
- Writing Hit Songs
- Branding
- And so much more.
Meet them live on camera, hear their stories, and ask them your questions directly. Can’t attend live? That’s all gravy. Just submit your questions in advance through your membership dashboard.
Hurry! Join us at our next one!
Weekly Grammy Level Expert Mentorship Calls
*AVAILABLE IN VIP TIER ONLY*
Solve problems and achieve goals faster.
Attend online Group Mentorship Meetings with a Grammy-level expert every week for hands-on support with your everyday challenges such as:
- Pitching Gatekeepers
- Releasing Songs and Albums
- Growing a Fanbase
- Signing Artists
- Radio & Playlist Promotion
- Touring and Booking Shows
- Social Media Content
- Licensing for Film and TV
- Managing Songs and Recordings
- Making Money
Hurry! Join us at our next one.
PRIVATE MUSIC COMMUNITY
Rapid answers, community support, global connections.
You’ll join our private group called The Green Room where you’ll increase your connections worldwide with your new network of managers and other industry professionals from across the globe.
Tap into the collective knowledge & experience of a community of music professionals from around the globe through our private group.
Artist Management MASTERY
Your Go-To Day-to-Day Management Blueprint
Our proprietary method, Artist Management Mastery, is the most tactical blueprint to help you gain massive clarity, direction, & progress, saving you years of time.
It takes all the thinking out of your day-to-day administrative and coordination to-do lists. Simply follow the blueprint and master artist management.
Exclusive to The Managers Club.
BONUS: The Artist Management Toolkit
100’s of Artist Management Templates
Take an artist manager’s entire Dropbox folder. Save 7 years.
Our most famous package, “The Artist Management Toolkit” (aka the ‘Launch Your Management Company Overnight’ kit) includes 100’s of the most important systems, plans, templates, and guides you need to run an artist’s business and artist management operation including pre-filled:
- Budgets
- Checklists
- Contracts
- Spreadsheets
(Top) Danny Goldberg (Steve Earle, Nirvana), Jeanine McLean-Williams (H.E.R., Alecia Keys), Jim Cressman (Brett Kissel, Dolly Parton), (Bottom) Rick Barker (Taylor Swift), Edgel Groves Jr. (T-Pain, Selena Gomez), and Danny Rukasin (Billie Eilish).
BONUS: On-Demand Master Class Vault
BONUS: Immediate access to our extensive library of all Master Classes
On-demand videos on every single music industry topic, all taught by Grammy-level music professionals.
& MANY, MANY MORE.
BONUS: Gatekeeper PitchBooks
*AVAILABLE IN VIP TIER ONLY*
- Manager Pitchbook
- Agent Pitchbook
- Publisher Pitchbook
- Record Label A&R Pitchbook
- Show Promoter Pitchbook
- Tour Manager Hire Book
- Publicist Hire Book
- Radio & Streaming Promoter Hire Book
BONUS: Artist Management School
*AVAILABLE IN VIP TIER ONLY*
12-Module Online Self-Study Course
Your step-by-step road map to building sought-after artists and becoming a full-time music industry entrepreneur (with fewer mistakes & more confidence).
Module 1: Increase Your Confidence
Module 2: Increase Your Earning Potential
Module 3: Master the Music Business & Its Gatekeepers
Module 4: Build a Profitable Music Business
Module 5: Discover & Sign Hardworking Talent
Module 6: Develop Album Release Strategies
Module 7: Build Your Artist’s Teams
Module 8: Develop Your Artists as Songwriters, Performers, & Brands
Module 9: Build Your Fanbases Worldwide: Recordings
Module 10: Build Your Fanbases Worldwide: Live Performance & Touring
Module 11: Build Your Internal Team
Module 12: Optimize for Stability and Longevity
Get your road map to:
– Increase revenue for yourself and your artists
– Increase artist clients & launch your music business
– Increase fan/media/industry attention for your artists
Module 1
Increase Your Confidence
By the end of this module, you’ll understand the psychology and physiology of confidence, you’ll let go of any limiting beliefs you have, any fears of rejection from putting yourself “out there”, and gain the confidence and mental toughness needed to achieve massive success.
Module 2
Increase Your Earning Potential
By the end of this module, you’ll be confident with your ability to manage an artist’s career, having strengthened your knowledge base and skill set, as well as increased your artist’s income streams, and therefore your own commissions as a manager (or band leader).
Module 3
Master the Industry & Its Gatekeepers
By the end of this module, you’ll be confidently navigating the music business and the gatekeepers in the industry, you’ll know how much it’ll cost you to get through to them, and you’ll be doing their jobs yourself until you’re ready to build your team.
Module 4
Build a Profitable Music Business
Whether with your employer or on your own, by the end of this module, you’ll have created a profitable offer suite (aside from artist commissions) based around your zone of genius, you’ll have created a sales and marketing plan, and launched it to your target music business niche.
Module 5
Discover & Sign Hardworking Talent
By the end of this module, you’ll have discovered potential talent, narrowed them down to the best possible clients to take on, commenced the ‘dating phase’, begun contract negotiations, and taken the first steps in your new artist-manager partnership.
Module 6
Develop Album Release Strategies
By the end of this module, you’ve set your & your artist’s career bucket lists and goals, and have confidently planned the writing, recording, marketing, promotion, and touring phases of your artist’s next album release cycle, including budgets and timelines.
Module 7
Build Your Artist’s Teams
By the end of this module, you’ll be a genuine networking machine, you’ll have confidently reached out and pitched your artists to prospective industry gatekeepers, and begun building your dream team of support around each of your artists.
Module 8
Develop Your Artists
By the end of this module, you’ll be able to confidently direct your artists’ creative endeavors and branding, book their songwriting sessions, manage their catalogues, and work with producers and publishers to create stronger albums.
Module 9
Build Your Fanbases Worldwide
At the end of this module, you’ll be confidently wearing the Record Label hat, Publicist Hat, and Music Supervisors hats, implementing plans to get your artist’s songs to as many fans as possible around the globe through streaming playlists, getting on the radio, getting in the media, getting songs in film and television, and getting the funding to make it all happen.
Module 10
Build Your Fanbases Worldwide Pt.2
By the end of this module, you’ll be confidently wearing the Agent hat, having planned out and booked the next one to two years of touring and live performances, including online performances, conferences, and festivals, and planned the budgeting to make it all profitable.
Module 11
Build Your Internal Team
By the end of this module, you’ll be confidently wearing the CEO hat, having built a great team you can trust, and delegating the right tasks so you can work on the business instead of in the business, and focus on what you love to do most, becoming a true company leader.
Module 12
Optimize for Stability & Longevity
By the end of this module, you’ll be managing both emotions and cash flow like a pro. You’ll have created a financial system to easily generate profits and savings, and implemented processes and standards that will keep you in the business you love for many years to come.
We’ve Taught thousands how to build professional, high-demand artists & businesses.
Now it’s your turn.
The membership and SmartistU community have been a HUGE asset and vital resource for me. I discovered [this program] at a time when I was transitioning in my journey as an artist and was looking for a mentor to help me navigate my new path with a new mindset.
Through our process of working together, I’ve been able to get clear on what I need to focus on, begin building a team, and take the necessary steps to make my artistry an actual, sustainable business.
The process of manifesting the dream (being a full-time musician) is an ongoing project, filled with ups and downs, and many setbacks; but with Jamie and the SmartistU community as an essential part of my team, I feel closer than ever to seeing it actually manifest.
Steff Reed, Artist, Grammy-Nominated Music Educator
“I wanted to go full time but lacked the knowledge and resources it takes to make it.
Since joining SmartistU I have started my own management company, built a tiny house and office, signed two artists, and achieved my year-long goals. The resources that SmartistU provides are game-changers for anyone wanting to be a mover and shaker in this industry!“
Sarah Fleshner, 362 Entertainment, Nashville
“This has been by far one of the BEST decisions and investments I’ve made. The information, PDF files, and excel spreadsheets have all been a tremendous help in navigating my artist’s careers.
This course and Manager Toolkit has equipped me with the knowledge and tools to start my own business. I started a consulting business; J.K.B. Strategic Consulting, LLC. Since then I’ve had my artists roster increase as well as hold several consultations a month.
Some highlights from my artist have been charting on Billboards, performing at major national events like the National Cherry Blossom Festival, winning independent artist award shows, and several TV appearances.”
JaLil Brown, JKB Strategic Consulting, Virginia
“When I found Smartist University, it was like the information cut right to the chase. No fluff, no fillers – just incredibly detailed actionable steps and a narrative that encouraged, inspired, and shed light on areas of music promotion that I couldn’t find anywhere else online.
In addition to getting my new single on radio, because of SmartistU I registered my titles with Media Base, Nielsen Soundscan, registered with DMDS and tapped into a new territory of DIY radio promotion — insights I previously didn’t have access to.”
Mariami, Artist, New York/LA
Ready to fast forward?
And see a massive ROI (return on your investment)?
VIP
MembershipEverything in Base Membership PLUS:
1. Weekly LIVE Group Mentorship Meetings [$5,997 Value]
INSTANT BONUS: Artist Management School (Regularly $1,499) 12-Module Online Course [$14,997 Value]
INSTANT BONUS: The Gatekeeper PitchBooks [$997 Value]
No Obligation. No Minimums.
Cancel Anytime. No Refunds.
*NEW* Base
Membership**VERY LIMITED TIME PRICING** On Our All New BASE Membership Tier
1. Monthly LIVE Grammy-Level Guest Expert Master Class [$997 Value]
2. Artist Management M.A.S.T.E.R.Y Method [$1,997 Value]
3. Private Support Community [$4,997 Value]
– INSTANT BONUS 1: On-Demand Master Class Vault [$35,000+ Value]
– INSTANT BONUS 2: The Artist Management Toolkit (Regularly $297 USD) 100’s of Artist Management Templates [$2,997 Value]
No Obligation. No Minimums.
Cancel Anytime. No Refunds.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm busy, what is the time committment?
Time management is half the reason this club exists. Everything included in this membership is designed to save you time. All the training material is self-paced, you decide how much time you commit to it. The master classes and mentorship meetings are around 1 hour each. You decide how many you attend.
Is it suitable for me if I don't have any artist clients yet?
Yes! This program will help you fast forward your music industry knowledge better than any school can, putting you in a better position to land new clients.
Is it suitable for me if I’m an artist?
Yes. This program will help you fast forward your music industry knowledge better than any school can, putting you in a better position to manage yourself professionally.
Is it suitable for me if I’m not a manager or an artist?
If you have the desire to learn about the music industry and how the business side of it works, then this program is for you.
What payment plans are available?
The Managers Club is a monthly membership subscription, meaning members pay monthly subscription fees.
Can you help me with my career 1-on-1?
Yes. The group mentorship meetings each include 1-on-1 time, as well as the master classes. If you’d like private, ongoing 1-on-1, once you become a member you may inquire about upgrading.
Additionally, as soon as you enroll, you gain access to our private community called The Green Room where you can receive personalized help from everyone in there.
Can I login from my phone?
Yes. Our website is mobile optimized and easy to use from your smart phone or tablet. Pro tip: add a short cut app to your iPhone or Android home screen, to easily access without typing in your browser. Additionally, all of our classes are over Zoom, which is also mobile-friendly.
"I thought I already knew a lot about the music industry… but then I started this program and realized how much there still was for Jamie to teach me. Her course is straight to the point and tells you what you need to know without fluff or ego. I left feeling so much more confident in my abilities as an aid to artists. I couldn’t recommend Jamie and her program more highly."
Paige Williams
"I learned how to approach and pitch ideas and collaborations with other artists and industry people, and I am currently in the process of negotiating the exclusive rights to a specific beat my artist used! Through this community and training, I’ve been able to unfreeze myself and address the factors that contributed to my fear of progressing my business plans."
Tayo Ajose
"So far I’ve tried several packages on managing artists and managing yourself as an artist and yours by far, without me even diving deep into the product, is already helping me out tremendously as a self-managed artist."
Naomi Agosto
"Your templates, checklists and spreadsheets alone have given me a huge leg up, and you've saved me months of labour. Thank you for doing this. I look forward to sharing my successes (and those of my artists) with you and your other members."
Steve Parton
"I was recently able to share an “artist win” as one of my artists had his single played on commercial radio. One of the tips that Jamie gave us about Radio Promo was to follow up with every station after you get that one spin. I’ve taken that to heart and this week these other stations are starting to respond about playing the track."
Felicity Ryan
"This in-depth course covers the entire spectrum of the music industry with straight-to-the-point videos and lots of indispensable documents.
No other program out there compares to it in scope and concept, delivering industry-standard firepower to your music administration workload. 10 out of 10!"
Domingo Cava
"Very much helped me better understand “Failure & Rejection”. That is an area I have struggled with for decades…. Honestly wish I could have addressed this topic 20 years ago! Better late than ever. I am more at peace with regard to this teaching."
David K Watson
"This in-depth course covers the entire spectrum of the music industry with straight-to-the-point videos and lots of indispensable documents.
No other program out there compares to it in scope and concept, delivering industry-standard firepower to your music administration workload. 10 out of 10!"
Domingo Cava
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